Creeping buttercup

has low creeping stems (stolons) with leaves that are divided into 3 distinct lobes. Flowers are similar to those of meadow buttercup, but they tend to be larger, brighter and less numerous per stem.

Soil moisture tolerances:

It is found on sites with 10-20 weeks dry soil per year and 10-20 weeks wet soil per year.

Soil fertility tolerances:

Can tolerate sites with a high fertility (>25 mg P/kg or P index 3 or above).

Suitability for floodplain living:

Creeping buttercup can be an invasive weed, producing many stolons (horizontal stems) that enable it to ‘creep’ across a site. It is successful in damp conditions where fertility is high. If it is a problem, then there may be a need to improve surface drainage or alleviate soil compaction.